Central High School (Independence, Oregon)

Central High School is a public high school in Independence, Oregon, United States.

Academics
In 2005–2006, Central High School was rated "satisfactory" by the Oregon Department of Education.

In 2008, 73% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 185 students, 135 graduated, 21 dropped out, 14 received a modified diploma, and 15 were still in high school the following year. In 2019, 82% of students graduated on time, and 78% of 9th graders were on track to graduate.

Extracurriculars
In 2019, the Central Cheerleaders won first place in the United Spirits Association National Championship for varsity show cheer novice non-tumbling, continuing their success, in 2023 the team won state and went to nationals. The school has 3 choirs and 3 bands. The sports programs are football, wrestling, girls' basketball, boys' basketball, cross country, cheerleading, boys' soccer, girls' soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, baseball, softball, and track and field. There is also a large theater program.

Notable faculty

 * Greg Craven, climate change author
 * Benjamin Gorman, author

Notable alumni

 * Jasmine Ash, pop artist and singer/keyboardist for Oh Darling
 * Jeff Charleston, defensive end for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL and member of the team's 2010 Super Bowl roster
 * John Clem Clarke (class of 1955), football player at Oregon State University, art degree from the University of Oregon, distinguished painter